This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph dated October 5, 1963 shows Tor Johnson (more famously known as the professional wrestler called "The Swedish Angel") holding a large round table over his head. He works at a furniture shop in Sylmar California between acting gigs.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 13 cm. Photographic prints
Johnson, Tor,--1903-1971 Wrestlers--United States Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Television actors and actresses--United States Tables--California--Los Angeles Lifting & carrying--California--Los Angeles Wood poles--California--Los Angeles Railroad trains--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Shrubs--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Sylmar (Los Angeles) Railroads--California--Sylmar (Los Angeles) Sylmar (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
